Space & AstronomyFreeAPI Gateway (Edge Cache)

Close Approach DataFree REST API

This API provides current close-approach data for all asteroids and comets within JPL’s Small-Body Database. It allows users to obtain detailed information about near-Earth objects and their proximity to our planet based on various query parameters.

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Rate Limit
Free (No auth required)
Auth
Gateway (Zero-Setup)
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

FreeAPI Smart Gateway Supported (Recommended)

Zero account setup or API key registration needed. Call directly through FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway with in-memory cache, automatic CORS support, and normalized JSON output.

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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/close-approach-data

async function callCloseApproachData() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/close-approach-data", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callCloseApproachData();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Zero-Auth: No API key or registration required to start querying.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (No auth required).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Close Approach Data.

Yes, Close Approach Data is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (No auth required).

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